Abstract: A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior region of a retrofitted garage, a reusable bathroom operably associated with the interior region, and a fenestrated barrier also operably associated with the interior region. The reusable bathroom can be removably disposed within or outside the interior region. The fenestrated barrier can be stationarily and removably disposed between the interior region and an outdoor area. The retrofitted garage can include a wall between the interior region and the outdoor area. The wall can include an opening having a width within a range from 2 meters to 7 meters. A path permitting a user of the real estate unit to move between the interior region and the outdoor area can extend through the opening and through the fenestrated barrier.

Abstract: A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior region of a retrofitted garage, a reusable bathroom operably associated with the interior region, and a reusable fenestrated barrier also operably associated with the interior region. The reusable bathroom can be removably disposed within or outside the interior region. The reusable fenestrated barrier can be stationarily and removably disposed between the interior region and an outdoor area. The retrofitted garage can include a wall between the interior region and the outdoor area. The wall can include an opening having a width within a range from 2 meters to 7 meters. A path permitting a renter of the real estate unit to move between the interior region and the outdoor area can extend through the opening and through the reusable fenestrated barrier.

Abstract: A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior space at the ground floor of a commercial building. The interior space can have a purpose-built use (e.g., retail, warehouse, school, garage, etc.) and can be reversibly retrofitted to accommodate an alternative use (e.g., lodging, residential, office, assembly, etc.). The real estate unit can include reusable components (e.g., bathroom, wall, barrier, etc.) well suited for rapid deployment, removal, and redeployment. Use of these components can allow revenue from operating the real estate unit to exceed costs associated within transitioning the interior space from the purpose-built use to the alternative use even if the real estate unit is only operated for a short period of time. Furthermore, capital embodied in the components can be readily relocatable in response to long-term and short-term (e.g., seasonal) changes in demand.

Abstract: A hotel in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes a first lodging unit at a first interior region of a first building, a second lodging unit at a second interior region of a second building, and a third lodging unit at a third interior region of a third building. The first, second, and third interior regions can be purpose-built for respective uses independently selected from a group consisting of retail uses, office uses, restaurant uses, industrial uses, warehouse uses, storage uses, garage uses, and combinations thereof. In the first, second, and third lodging units, the first, second, and third interior regions can be at least substantially reversibly retrofitted for lodging use. The first, second, and third buildings are dispersed among miscellaneous other buildings within an urban area.

Abstract: A wall unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes a first face panel, a second face panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel that together define a main interior volume. The wall unit can further include a first flange and a second flange carried by the first face panel and the second face panel, respectively. The first flange can protrude vertically from the first face panel and can at least partially define a first slot outside the main interior volume of the wall unit. Similarly, the second flange can protrude vertically from the second face panel and can at least partially define a second slot outside the main interior volume of the wall unit. The first and second slots can occupy a vertical plane within 10% of being equally spaced between the first side panel and the second side panel.

Abstract: A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior space at the ground floor of a commercial building. The interior space can have a purpose-built use (e.g., retail, warehouse, school, garage, etc.) and can be reversibly retrofitted to accommodate an alternative use (e.g., lodging, residential, office, assembly, etc.). The real estate unit can include reusable components (e.g., bathroom, wall, barrier, etc.) well suited for rapid deployment, removal, and redeployment. Use of these components can allow revenue from operating the real estate unit to exceed costs associated within transitioning the interior space from the purpose-built use to the alternative use even if the real estate unit is only operated for a short period of time. Furthermore, capital embodied in the components can be readily relocatable in response to long-term and short-term (e.g., seasonal) changes in demand.

Abstract: A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior region of a retrofitted garage, a reusable bathroom operably associated with the interior region, and a reusable fenestrated barrier also operably associated with the interior region. The reusable bathroom can be removably disposed within or outside the interior region. The reusable fenestrated barrier can be stationarily and removably disposed between the interior region and an outdoor area. The retrofitted garage can include a wall between the interior region and the outdoor area. The wall can include an opening having a width within a range from 2 meters to 7 meters. A path permitting a renter of the real estate unit to move between the interior region and the outdoor area can extend through the opening and through the reusable fenestrated barrier.

Abstract: A hotel in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes a first lodging unit at a first interior region of a first building, a second lodging unit at a second interior region of a second building, and a third lodging unit at a third interior region of a third building. The first, second, and third interior regions can be purpose-built for respective uses independently selected from a group consisting of retail uses, office uses, restaurant uses, industrial uses, warehouse uses, storage uses, garage uses, and combinations thereof. In the first, second, and third lodging units, the first, second, and third interior regions can be at least substantially reversibly retrofitted for lodging use. The first, second, and third buildings are dispersed among miscellaneous other buildings within an urban area.

Abstract: A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior space within a commercial building, and a reusable bathroom removably disposed within the commercial building. The commercial building can include a wall between the interior space and an outdoor area. The wall can include an opening having a width within a range from two meters to seven meters. The real estate unit can further include a reusable barrier stationarily and removably disposed between the interior space and the outdoor area. A primary egress path from the interior space to the outdoor area can extend through the opening and through the reusable barrier. In at least some cases, the interior space is a purpose-built loading, storage, parking, and/or vehicle-servicing space. The real estate unit can be a lodging unit, a rentable residential unit, a rentable office unit, and/or a rentable assembly unit.

Abstract: A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior space within a commercial building, and a reusable bathroom removably disposed within the commercial building. The commercial building can include a storefront between the interior space and an outdoor area. The real estate unit can further include reusable wall components removably disposed within the commercial building. For example, the interior space can be within a compartment at least partially defined by the reusable wall components. In at least some cases, the interior space is a purpose-built retail, office, and/or restaurant space. The real estate unit can be a lodging unit, a rentable residential unit, a rentable office unit, and/or a rentable assembly unit.

Abstract: A collection of rentable units and associated structures in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes a first rentable unit encompassing at least a portion of a first retrofitted classroom within a retrofitted school building and a second rentable unit encompassing at least a portion of a second retrofitted classroom within the retrofitted school building. The first rentable unit includes a first reusable bathroom removably disposed in operable association with the first retrofitted classroom. Similarly, the second rentable unit includes a second reusable bathroom removably disposed in operable association with the second retrofitted classroom. The collection further comprises above-floor plumbing drain lines through which the reusable bathrooms are operably connected to a below-floor plumbing drain trunk line of the retrofitted school building.

Abstract: A toilet seat hinge and a toilet seat assembly including the toilet seat hinge are disclosed. The disclosed toilet seat hinge can be configured to reduce or eliminate gaps, edges, sharp corners, and/or exposed surfaces found in and around conventional toilet seat hinges. This can be done, for example, without compromising simplicity or manufacturability. Several features of the disclosed toilet seat assembly make it easier to clean than conventional toilet seat assemblies. The seat and lid, for example, can be attached to rotatable elements that are cradled in a base and rotate on substantially the same axis. The profile of the hinge can be streamlined with numerous concave surfaces. Portions of the seat and lid that are not connected to one of the rotatable elements can, for example, slide against other elements so as not to create gaps or sharp corners.

Abstract: A toilet seat hinge and a toilet seat assembly comprising the toilet seat hinge are disclosed. The disclosed toilet seat hinge is configured to eliminate or reduce the number of gaps, edges, sharp corners and/or exposed surfaces found in and around conventional toilet seat hinges. This can be done, for example, without compromising simplicity or manufacturability. Several features of the disclosed toilet seat hinge make it easier to clean than conventional toilet seat hinges. The seat and lid, for example, can be attached to rotatable elements that are cradled in a base and rotate on substantially the same axis. The profile of the hinge can be streamlined with numerous concave surfaces. Portions of the seat and lid that are not connected to one of the rotatable elements can slide against other elements, so as not to create gaps or sharp corners.